Historical Events
Music Premiere
Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's musical "Higher & Higher" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Bijan, Iranian men's apparel designer (Bijan), born in Tehran, Iran (d. 2011)
- Richard Attwood, British racing driver, born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
- Robby Müller, Dutch cinematographer (Breaking the Waves, Dead Man, Korczak), born in Willemstad, Curaçao, Kingdom of the Netherlands (d. 2018)
- Sharon Sheeley, American songwriter (Somethin' Else), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2002)
- Vladimir Timofeyevich Isakov, Russian cosmonaut, born in Zilair, Russia
1940 Highlights
About April 4, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
